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As a 25-year war between Russia and Sweden concludes, two brothers who are part of an effort to outline new border accords become undone by their actions, and their mistreatment of a young woman during their journey.

Director:

Antti-Jussi Annila (as AJ Annila)

Writer:

Iiro Küttner
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Ville Virtanen ... Eerik
Tommi Eronen ... Knut
Viktor Klimenko ... Semenski
Rain Tolk Rain Tolk ... Rogosin
Kari Ketonen ... Musko
Sonja Petäjäjärvi Sonja Petäjäjärvi ... Poika
Vilhelmiina Virkkunen Vilhelmiina Virkkunen ... Tytär
Taisto Reimaluoto Taisto Reimaluoto ... Isäntä
Ismo Kallio Ismo Kallio ... Kylänvanhin
Kati Outinen ... Eukko
Dick Idman Dick Idman ... Roukkula
Ivo Kubecka Ivo Kubecka ... Munkki
Elena Leeve Elena Leeve ... Isännän tyttären ääni (voice)
Elena Spirina Elena Spirina ... Rogosinin äidin tuutulaulu (voice)
Peter Holmlund Peter Holmlund ... Ruotsalaisten tulkki
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Storyline

The Russo-Swedish War (1590-1595) has just ended, and new borders are drawn between Finland (under Swedish rule) and the Tsardom of Russia. Brothers Knut and Eerik are tasked with marking the border. They discover a mysterious village, built in the middle of a swamp. Within the village is a sauna, and the brothers hope it may wash away their sins. Written by Dimos I

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Wash your sins.

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Horror

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The background of the film is set in the historical Russo-Swedish War (1590-1595). The war was fought over possession of the Duchy of Estonia. At the end of the war, Sweden ceded some territories to Russia, but managed to remain in control over Estonia. Russia had to renounce all claims on Estonia. See more »

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Modern day fillings are visible in the mouth of one character. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Eerik: [Eerik just brutally killed a man with a knife] 73...
Knut: 73 what?
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between worlds
4 November 2013 | by VincentiuSee all my reviews

impressive images. inspired script.Ville Virtanen in a role who remembers many others of Max von Sydow. many influences from Tarkovsky universe. a horror who search to be more than a ghost story. maybe reflection about sin and life sense, about worlds as ambiguous circles, about links between people. a form of poetry, dark, foggy, cruel, slow, full of need to be more than another film about fear. a beautiful film. for noble intentions. for special atmosphere. for the its soul - mixture between profound questions. but, in few scenes, it seems be a thin ice. a puzzle who dispose by perfect pieces made in the time of game. but , in essence, an inspired exploration of history laws.


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Country:

Finland | Czech Republic

Language:

Finnish | Russian

Release Date:

24 October 2008 (Finland) See more »

Also Known As:

Sauna See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

EUR930,679 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$192,492
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2.35 : 1
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